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Ficus Shivereana Moonshine is one of the most beautiful varieties of rubber plants with its light green and yellow variegation. Plant version of a mojito cocktail. Refreshing lime green leaves with dark green freckles. You can protect your plants from insects, mice and pests by using Thieves or Neem Oil Plant Spray. Why use Plant Spray infused with Neem Oil Extract, Organic Soap, Essential Oil - Protects your plants from pests - Encourages growth of lush leaves due to unobstructed stomata - Brings out the glow in leaves - May prevent fungal infection CITRONELLA – To drive away mosquitoes and other flying insects that hide in plants PEPPERMINT - To deter insects, mice and pets from getting near your plants HOW TO USE:  Shake well (count 10 seconds) right before spraying. Spray on top and bottom of leaves to eradicate common pests. As plant shine, spray on top of leaves then wipe away gently with a clean soft cloth. Store at room temperature. For best results, consume within 6 months. T

I have seen a lot of Plant Vloggers using MSG or Vetsin as fertilizer on their plants and I have tried it myself. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is known as an “unhealthy” ingredient in most human foods if present in excess, but in plants, it has actually been used in many fertilizers. Many farms today now spray their crops with MSG to enrich growth and to ward off insects. MSG is an excellent fertilizer for plants as it is high in nitrogen and minerals. When used as a plant nutrient, it can aid in healthy plant development, accelerate growth, and enhance the development of flowers and fruit. It can also be used to deter insects from plants. How to Apply: For small plants and those that are less than a year old, mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of MSG to 5-litre water. Apply once every two weeks. For bigger plants and those that are more than a year old, mix 5 tablespoons of MSG with 1-litre water. Apply once every two weeks. Watch how to apply MSG to your plants:

Philodendron Golden Serratum is one of the easiest Philodendrons to grow. I bought my two pots in early 2022 for P1,800 each and managed to propagate 5 new plants. I used a soilless potting mix in my propagation and my Golden Serratum is loving it. On April 2023 you can buy a medium size plant for only P500. Philodendrons are a genus of houseplants that are accustomed to tropical rainforests. In their natural habitat, these plants are exposed to highly humid environments with regular rain showers. The soil contains lots of nutrients from decaying matter. While the roots are consistently exposed to moisture, the soil is able to drain well and with enough air pockets to allow oxygen to flow through. Soilless Potting Mix is specially blended to provide these plants with an environment that mimics their natural habitat. This means loose, airy and well-draining soil, with lots of organic matter for a nutrient-rich grow media. Why use Premium Philodendron Mix? LOOSE, LIGHT AND AIRY  This p

Patriciae is one of the most expensive Philodendron plants that is not variegated in 2020. One large leaf costs P50,000 to P70,000. Nowadays, you can buy a plant with four to five large leaves for only P4,000. For my Philodendron plants, I used to spray Thieves, All Purpose Garden Spray to prevent spider mites and caterpillars to eat my plant leaves. Ready to Use Plant Misting Spray For Indoor Plants. Infused with Clove Bud, Eucalyptus, Cinnamon Bark, Lemon and Rosemary Essential Oils Now in new biodegradable bottles! - Misting Spray for Indoor Plants - Plant-derived Ingredients - Safe Around Kids or Pets - With Pleasant & Relaxing Aroma - Can be Used to Clean and Deodorize Surfaces - May Repel Common Insects or Bugs This plant spray is infused with these essential oils: - CLOVE BUD ESSENTIAL OIL - anti-bacterial - EUCALYPTUS ESSENTIAL OIL – anti-bacterial/ anti- viral - CINNAMON BARK ESSENTIAL OIL – anti-fungal and anti-bacterial - LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL – anti-viral and anti-bacter

Variegated Homalomena is an eye candy. The white combined with pink variegation is pleasant to the eye. During the height of pandemic, Variegated Homalomena cost around P120,000 to P150,000. Now you can buy a medium-sized plant for only P15,000. Propagation of Homalomena is easy by root dividing. You can use Organic Plant Food (Spray) to nourish the plant. Made from fermented plant extracts of young shoots of plants such as axillary buds, shoots, leaves & grasses. Because these prime plants are young and robust sprouts grow quickly, they are full of chlorophyll and fiber. With the addition of a solution rich in enzymes full of lactic acid and beneficial micro-organisms that eats through the plant material, it starts a fermentation process that extracts the chlorophyll and other plant materials out of the cellulose of the plant’s cells. This produces an enzyme-rich mixture of bacteria full of benefits.   When applied directly to the top leaves and underside of growing plants, you

In 2020 the price of one leaf of Ilsemanii Variegated was P80,000 for a medium size. At the first quarter of 2023 the price of the plant drop to P10,000 for a medium size plant. Rare plants are expensive and so we want to protect their leaves on Aphids, Mites and Catterpillars. On my previous blog post, I tell a stor of my P100,000 worth of Monstera plant that was eaten by Catterpillars. You can use READY TO USE PLANT GUARD (Organic Plant Care Protection). WHAT IS IT? Made with pure NEEM OIL diluted with the use of an organic emulsifier, thus creating an organic pest control solution that can be applied to plants by spraying or foliar application. Neem oil is pure extract from fresh neem leaves, cold-pressed process to assure the quality of the oil. The most active component of neem is Azadirachtin, which is known for for controlling pests, reduces insect feeding, thus acts as a repellent and also interferes with insect hormone systems, making it harder for insects to grow and lay

In line with Earth Hour 2023. Let's start on helping with zero e-waste. What is the purpose of zero waste? The zero waste approach seeks to maximize recycling, minimize waste, reduce consumption and ensures that products are made to be reused, repaired or recycled back into nature or the marketplace. We commend Globe in their initiative with this program. Electronic waste (e-waste) refers to any old, non-working and end-of-life devices. These cover all electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and its components and are also referred to as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), which is now considered as one of the fastest growing waste streams in the Philippines according to the DENR-Environmental Management Bureau. Old phones, broken electronic gadgets and their batteries contain toxic components (arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury) and plastic parts usually have the brominated flame retardant which are toxic when released to the environment. If disposed improperly, th